Kay Floyd
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Kay Floyd | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office November 14, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Al McAffrey |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Oklahoma City |
Website | kayfloydforoklahoma.com |
Kay Floyd is an American politician who represents the 88th district in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. A Democrat, her district includes parts of Oklahoma City.[1] She was elected at the 2012 state election and took office on November 14, 2012.[2]
Floyd is the first openly lesbian representative elected to the legislature,[3] and the second LGBT person following Sen. Al McAffrey, who she succeeded in the house.
Education
Floyd has received her education from the following institutions:
- Law Degree, The University of Oklahoma
- BS, Psychology, Oklahoma State University[4]
Professional Experience
Floyd has had the following professional experience:
- Judge, Special Municipal Court, 1991-Present
- Judge, State Administrative Law Judge, 1991-Present
- Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma State University
- Attorney, Senior Citizen Division of Legal Aid[4]
References
- ↑ "Oklahoma's Rep. Aaron Stiles wins close re-election". The Oklahoman, November 7, 2012.
- ↑ "Oklahoma House members take oath of office". The Oklahoman. November 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Kay Floyd wins runoff, set to become Oklahoma’s 1st lesbian legislator". Dallas Voice, August 29, 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Representative Kay Floyd's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
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